The Auburn Auction 2025

Selling on - Saturday

• Stunning comprehensive three-year restoration
• Formerly part of the Don Williams Collection
• Acquired new by James Strohn Copley, chairman of Copley New Papers and publisher of The San Diego Union and Evening Tribune
• Remained in the original family for 77 years until 2013
• Attractive and commanding Fleetwood body on a short wheelbase chassis
• 346-cubic-inch V-8 engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission
• A CCCA Full Classic®; Eligible for a plethora of tours and events

Selling on - Saturday

• Stylish W113 series "Pagoda" designed Mercedes-Benz
• Finished in attractive 568 Signal Red with both a black soft top and removable hardtop
• Sorted 2.3-litre six-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual gearbox
• Equipped with power steering, front disc brakes, and rear drum brakes
• Refurbished black upholstered seats and dash, retains original white steering wheel
• Body color factory steel wheels, hubcaps, and trim rings

Selling on - Saturday

• 1 of just 3,345 Gran Sports produced
• Numbers-matching example
• Powered by a Super Wildcat 425-cubic-inch Nailhead V-8 engine
• Three-speed automatic transmission
• Refreshed Arctic White paint and suspension
• Air-conditioning, power steering, and power brakes
• New period-correct whitewall tires installed in June 2025
• Front bucket seats and push-button Sonomatic AM radio
• Classic styling with muscle car performance

Selling on - Saturday

• Numbers-matching 427/390 big-block Corvette
• Detailed body-off-the-frame restoration
• Documented by original Protect-O-Plate, a file of restoration and history records, and owner's manuals
• Finished in correct Sunfire Yellow over a black interior
• Reportedly kept by the original owner for 43 years
• Accompanied by a color-matched hardtop
• Impressive horsepower paired with a four-speed manual transmission for peak driving enjoyment

Selling on - Saturday

• A stylish finned automobile with Virgil Exner's iconic "Forward Look" design
• Offered from a well-respected collection of finned Mopar automobiles
• Powerful V-8 engine paired with a TorqueFlite push-button automatic transmission
• Fully equipped with power steering, power brakes, power windows, a power convertible top, and a radio
• Classic late-'50s paint scheme with chrome accents throughout

Selling on - Saturday

• Clean CARFAX®
• Eye-catching yellow exterior paired with desirable Daytona seats
• Carbon fiber mirrors and Scuderia shields
• 400-HP 3.6-litre V-8 engine
• F-1 type six-speed automatic transmission
• Custom stainless exhaust

Selling on - Saturday

• One of the most sought-after Corvette model produced
• Desirable color combination of sharp 900 Tuxedo Black paint over a new black interior
• 340-HP 324-cubic-inch V-8 engine
• Factory four-speed manual transmission
• Proper 6.70x15 blackwall tires
• Straight body lines and excellent paint
• Previously cared for by the past owner since the 1970s

Selling on - Saturday

• A distinguished motor car for the affluent of the day
• 125-HP eight-cylinder power paired with a three-speed manual transmission
• Elegant red body paired with black fenders
• Brown and buckskin interior
• Offered from museum care and display
• A Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic®
• Eligible for an array of classic and collector car events and tours around the country

Selling on - Saturday

• Restored to competition specifications by Classic Showcase of Oceanside California in 2012
• Equipped with knock-off Dunlop wheels, enclosed Aston Martin headlamps, Wilwood brakes, and a host of other upgrades
• Upgraded 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual gearbox
• Driven less than 400 miles since its restoration was completed
• Eligible for numerous racing events and meets

Selling on - Saturday

• A sophisticated and desirable example
• 1 of as few as 325 examples built for 1971
• Later production example, U.S. spec from the final model year
• Desirable factory options include Behr air-conditioning, a Becker 'Mexico' radio, and power windows
• Top-shelf comprehensive '90s restoration and 2017 refreshening by marque specialist
• Correct DB350 non-metallic blue finish over a Parchment leather upholstery
• Bosch fuel-injected 3.5-litre V-8 engine and four-speed automatic transmission
• Accompanied by comprehensive history file, restoration invoices, tool roll, owner's manual, and Coco floor mats

Selling on - Saturday

• Recipient of an older comprehensive restoration
• Desirable roll-up divider window
• Well-equipped with beauty accessories such as dual side-mounted spares topped with side mirrors, cowl lights, landau bars, a greyhound mascot, and a rear-mounted trunk
• Charming colors accented by orange wire wheels wrapped in wide whitewall tires
• 348-cubic-inch V-8 engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission
• Offered from museum care and display
• A Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic®

Selling on - Saturday

• 1 of just 21 Phantom IIIs imported new to the U.S.
• Known provenance from new
• Said to be the most expensive American Rolls-Royce built in '37 at $31,000
• Recent and complete concours-quality restoration
• All mechanical components are in excellent condition and are well-presented
• Open car appearance with closed car comfort; Exciting color combination and use of soft trim components
• Art Deco-inspired, streamlined rear body treatment

Selling on - Saturday

• Classic styling with upgraded performance
• Lowered stance and upgraded wheels
• Finished in a smooth Bristol Grey
• Ireland Engineering-jetted 32/36 carb and Canon intake manifold, IE radiator, and fan kit
• IE two-step header and stainless exhaust
• Front Eibach 2.5" springs and rear IE stage-2 springs
• Updated tie rods, track rods, ball joints, and bushings
• Wilwood big brake kit
• Featured in the December 2021 issue of Stance Work

Selling on - Saturday

• Rare surviving example from the final year of the Airflow
• Admired in the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum for a number of years
• CCCA and AACA National First Prize award winner in 2017
• Class award winner at the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
• 323-cubic-inch straight-eight L-head engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission
• A charming example with numerous Art Deco features such as rear fender skirts

Selling on - Saturday

• Like new with a mere 186 original miles showing on the odometer
• 1,585cc overhead valve flat four-cylinder air-cooled engine with Bosch fuel injection
• Four-speed manual gearbox
• Black interior with woodgrain dash
• 'Sport' style 15-inch steel wheels
• AM-FM radio and electric clock
• Final year of U.S. convertible imports

Selling on - Saturday

• A former resident of the esteemed Dingman Ford Collection
• Older concours level restoration
• Early Ford V8 Club Dearborn award winner
• AACA National First Prize award winner
• Lovely Roadster model with a rumble seat
• 221-cubic-inch V-8 engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission

Selling on - Saturday

• A restored example with an array of upgrades
• Classic '70s styling
• V-8 engine with Holley air cleaner and multiple chrome parts
• Power steering and power brakes
• Bench seat with houndstooth insert
• Upgraded Clarion stereo system and Jensen speakers
• Automatic transmission

Selling on - Saturday

• Just 1 owner from new
• Clean CARFAX®, low mileage example, showing just 2,500 miles from new
• Iconic stance and silhouette finished in factory Guards Red
• 3.8-litre flat-six Mezger engine
• Thrilling and desirable six-speed manual transaxle
• Interior cabin features black leather upholstery, black Alcantara, and code XSX factory Guards Red seat belts
• Factory dash-mounted clock and timer
• Factory rear wing, front chin spoiler, and iconic center-locking wheel caps
• Accompanied by owner's manuals and factory "codes" sticker

Selling on - Saturday

• Finished in Moonlight Cream over a contrasting red and beige interior
• 235-cubic-inch inline six-cylinder engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission
• Equipped with a clock, tissue dispenser, rear fender skirts, and dual exhaust outlets
• Formerly of the Duane Sell Collection
• Classic Ford styling finished in great colors

Selling on - Saturday

• Fully restored and documented by photo album
• 389-cubic-inch Tri-Power V-8 engine
• M21 four-speed manual transmission
• Power steering, power brakes, and power top
• Nice color combination of Skyline Blue over a dark blue interior
• 3.23 Safe-T-Track rear end
• Hurst wheels
• First year of the iconic GTO model

Selling on - Saturday

• Showing just 50,820 miles
• A multiple Platinum Award winning example at FCA Concours events
• Single ownership for the past 29 years
• Major service completed in 2024

Selling on - Saturday

• Restored over five years ago
• Equipped with an inline six-cylinder engine
• Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
• Retro-look AM/FM Bluetooth radio
• Classic styling finished in great colors
• A fun and unique example to acquire and advertise one's business

Selling on - Saturday

• Two owners and 15,000 miles from new
• Single ownership from 1991-2025
• A time capsule, collector-grade example
• Two tops, clean CARFAX®, manuals, tool kit, documentation, and extra keys

Selling on - Saturday

• Nicely restored example
• Sorted 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder engine
• Five-speed manual gearbox
• Finished in classic Alfa colors
• Solex carburetors and factory airbox
• Owned and shown by a devoted Alfa Romeo enthusiast, Mr. Jim Smallwood
• Ready to be further shown or enjoyed
• Sold with a handful of documents